The doctor who refused to abort

Firing of physician at Catholic hospital over refusal to violate beliefs sparks outcry

Published: 08/09/2014 at 5:28 PM

(Washington Times) The removal one of Poland’s top doctors as director of Holy Family hospital in Warsaw for refusing to perform an abortion has drawn widespread criticism, with many stating the act violated legal grounds.

“The official council in his institution has not found any miscarrying of procedures or breaking of the rules within the hospital,” Catholic advocacy group member Professor Bogna Obidzinska told CNA July 23.

“His decision not to commit the abortion was perfectly within the law, and he had the right, according to the Freedom of Conscious Act,” to refuse.